[Video]

[devwocean]

[He's chosen the backdrop and everything about this strategically. Behind him is the wall of the bubble, the ocean beyond visible as schools of fish and perhaps some ominous larger shapes dart past behind him.

Dualscar himself is resplendent in his full armour, emblazoned with the Aquarius symbol across his chest in Royal purple and his laser rifle slung over his shoulder, as well as his sword belted at his waist. His cloak spreads out like a fan behind his head and his gold rings gleam. Overall, he's an impressive figure of a troll.]

People of Vvatheon.

I am Orphaner Dualscar, a military leader amongst the trolls, many a wwhom livve in this city. Wwhatevver wwe may feel about havvin' been brought here, or about the city itself, wwe do for noww call this place our home, and it's a fragile bubble a life wwith nothin' but fathoms a ocean all around it.

I'm recordin' this today because I understand that this bubble may be under threat from monsters that livve in the deeps. I don't knoww wwhen another monster wwill strike, but I wwant to do my part in makin' sure wwe're ready to fight back wwhen and if the threat appears.

I'vve already been wworkin' wwith the leaders a the existing militia. Minato an I have agreed that I'll put together and organize a group wwhose specific purpose is to defend the city from attack. I'm lookin' for those wwith fightin' experience - Calvalreapers, Archeradicators, an the like. Most important wwould be those wwho can survvivve outside the bubble, either alone or wwith the assistance a equipment. From them I'll put together a Ninjaquatic strike team, to be lead directly by me.

Contact me if you're interested.

[After the video ends, a few specific people get text messages]

Vvantas.
I need to talk to you.

Eridan, can I count on you? I might havve a leadership position for you if you provve yourself.
At least I knoww you havve gills.

Expatriot, a wword.

Comments

[video]

[hexywitch]

It's lovely to meet you, Dualscar. My name is Lily. Lily Evans. There are quite a few of us with fighting experience, not just from our lives back home, but from other attacks on the bubble. There was a Kraken attack a few months ago, and I think nearly everyone pitched in.

What kind of help are you looking for?

[video]

[devwocean]

It's the kraken attack that I'vve been told about, and it's similar attacks that I'm lookin' to prepare against.

Wwhat kind of fightin' techniques do you use?

[video]

[hexywitch]

I suppose it's a good idea to have someone keeping an eye out at all times, at least.

I'm a witch. I can do a lot of things. When the kraken attacked my matespirit and I flew on brooms and offered air support. And I have hundreds of spells up my sleeve.

[video]

[devwocean]

And prepared to respond should an attack occur. Wwe'vve got eyes already, thanks to the existing militia. I'm lookin' to take our preparedness to the next levvel.

Sounds useful. I'd be interested in a demonstration a these powwers a yours.

I thought humans didn't havve matesprits.

[video]

[hexywitch]

What did you have in mind, then?

Any time. I'd be more than happy.

No, not technically. He's my boyfriend, my lover, my husband...it's the closest thing to matespiritship we have.

[video]

[devwocean]

Basically havve an organized group wwho's sole purpose is to take the fight to the beast, outside the bubble, before it can risk the general populace.

Wwhy not showw me a little noww, then.

Oh, I see. You wwere usin our term, then. You'vve got troll friends?

[video]

[hexywitch]

I see. Taking the offense. I don't know that that's the best idea, considering we often see strange beasts outside the bubble. Attacking them on their own turf might only anger them and draw more of the beasts to us rather than frightening them away.

Of course.

[Lily sets the sfc on a surface and takes a few steps back. She takes out her wand and points it at a pillow she's never particularly liked.] Incendio! [A jet of fire bursts from the wand and sets the pillow on fire. Quite violently. Another wave of her wand, though-] Aguamenti! [-and a jet of water bursts from the wand, leaving the pillow a soggy pile of ash on the floor.]

And those are very simple spells.

[She waves her wand again and banishes the mess before picking the sfc back up.]

Yes, I've got troll friends. Very good ones. I acted as auspistice for a pair of them several months ago, before one returned to the veil, and I would consider several of them family. The younger ones, mostly, although I've enjoyed getting to know you adults as well.